"Launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, an act that led to widespread international condemnation, severe economic sanctions against Russia, and an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court."

Source: Global News Outlets

"Positions Russia as a potential mediator, maintaining relations with Israel, Iran, and Palestinian factions. Often uses the conflict to criticize US foreign policy."

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

"Has overseen the implementation of increasingly strict laws that severely restrict unauthorized protests and penalize dissent, effectively eliminating large-scale public opposition."

Source: Amnesty International

"The government has systematically suppressed independent media outlets, blocked websites, and criminalized "fake news" about the military, particularly since 2022."

Source: Reporters Without Borders

"Replaced Russia's long-standing flat income tax with a two-tier system, introducing a higher rate for incomes above a certain threshold."

Source: State Policy

"While abortion remains legal, his government has supported initiatives to discourage the practice and promote higher birth rates through conservative family policies."

Source: TASS News Agency

"Maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards drug legalization, with a focus on harsh law enforcement and trafficking interdiction."

Source: Government Policy